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10 Ways To Make Your Home A Zero-Waste Facility

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us by now have heard the phrase “ zero-waste ,” especially when referring to manufacturing facilities or even restaurants. Glass or metal can last a lifetime should you wish to reuse either one and are better recycling material than plastic is. Reuse Everything Glass jars make great water bottles at home.

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Rechargeable vs. Disposable Batteries – Which is Greener and Cheaper?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When they run out of charge, they have to be thrown away, giving rise to them being referred to as disposable batteries. Rechargeable batteries on the other hand, can be recharged and reused up to 500 times, extending their life considerably. They will lose between 8 and 20% of charge each year, whether they are used or not.

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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

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He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle.